Window



Aug. 15, 1933. B. A. sTERE ET AL WINDOW Filed Sept. 7, 1932 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 5., MS J? Elyzvez'cu usnehmer INVENTOR.

A TORNEY 4 Patented Aug. 15, 1933 WINDOW Boyd A. Store and Elmer C. Ausnehmer,

Youngstown, Ohio Application September 7, 1932 Serial. No. 631,952

5 Claims.

This invention relates to window frames and sashes such as are made up by mills to be used in the construction of buildings by building contractors.

More especially this invention pertains to a window frame having the usual pair of vertical sliding sashes and in addition thereto provides a window frame of the usual sliding sash type with a pair of casement or French type sashes.

Such a combination has advantages over both types of windows such as ease in cleaning, full opening, the ability to open any part of the window frame to any degree, and a neat, attractive appearance.

We are aware that windows of this type have already been invented. It is our intention however, to improve this development in order to overcome objections which heretofore have been a hindrance to the general use of this type of window. 7

One of the principal objects of this invention is to provide a window of this type which is weather tight. i i

A further object of this invention is to provide a metal frame fitted with sliding metal sashes. Each of these sliding metal sashes are provided with a casement sash hinged to the sliding metal sash and constructed so as to allow for securing the same in a latched position.

A further object of the invention is to provide guides and slide members on the frame in order to provide a weather seal for the slideable sashes along their vertical edges.

A further object is to provide means for locking the slidable sashes together when in a closed position, yet allowing for the opening of the casement sashes without unlocking the slideable sashes.

A still further object is to provide a pair of slideable sashes with casement sashes hinged thereto and mounted in such a manner that it is possible to open both casement sashes simultaneously and in addition to that allowing for the movement of the'slideable sashes up and down the frame so that the upper slideable sash may be moved to the lower part of the frame while the lower slideable sash may be moved to the upper part of the frame, thus facilitating in the cleaning of the windows.

With the foregoing and other objects in view which will appear as the description proceeds, the invention resides in the combination and arrangement of parts and in the details of construction hereinafter described and claimed, it being understood that changes in the precise embodiment of the invention herein disclosed, can be made within the scope of what is claimed, without departing from the spirit of the invention.

The invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein:

Figure 1 'is a front elevation of the window frame and sashes embodying this invention with parts broken away.

Figure 2 is a perspective detail view of Fig ure 1.

Figure 3 is a perspective segmental view showing guides and slide members on the frame for the slideable sashes. (See Fig. 4.) V

Figure 4 is a cross section taken on line 44 of Figure 1.

Figure 5 is a cross section taken on line 5 5 of Figure 1.

Figure 6 is a detail perspective view of Figure 1.

In carrying out this invention the usual win dow frame has been supplemented by a metal frame 1. This metal frame 1 is provided with molds 2 and 3 between which slideable sashes 4 and 5 'are positioned. These slideable sashes 4 and 5 are made of angle metal and are separated by means of a guide 6 which is formed from an outer turned portion of the frame 1 at a central point 7. By referring to Figure 4 it will be seen that an upper portion of the frame 1 is provided with an out-turned portion 8 and has its extreme outer end 9 turned upwardly. This forms a channel for a strip 21 which is secured to the slideable sash 4. a

By referring to Figures 3 and 4 it will be seen that an out-turned portion 11 is provided with an extreme end 12 turned oppositely from the extreme outer end 9 in order to form a guide for a strip 21. This strip 21 is secured to the lower slideable sash 5 and is guided by means of the extreme end 12 in order to hold the sash 5 in a slideable position and at the same time forms a weather seal.

By referring to Figures 1 and 4 it will be seen that the slideable sashes 4 and 5 are provided with casement sashes 14 and 15, respectively. These casement sashes 14 and 15 are held in position by means of hinges'lG. It will also be seen that the easement sashes 14 and 15 are formed of angle metal and provided with a window glass 17 held by strips 18 secured by means of screws 19.

By referring to Figure 4 it will be seen that the window glass 17 is held in a weather tight position due to putty held between the window glass 17 and the inner portions of the easement sashes 14 and 15, and also having an end seal of putty at a point 20. The window glass 17 is held in a similar manner in both casement sashes 14 and 15. The casement sashes 14 and 15 are provided with the outer strip 21.

By referring to Figure 5 it will be seen that there is provided a corner recess 22 in the slideable sash 4. The lower section of the strip 21 is provided with a channel 23. Directly underneath this strip 21 and forming a side Wall of the recess 22 there is a drainage strip 24 which is provided with a plurality of drains 25. This drainage strip 24 also is important in that the easement sash 14 is elevated sufiiciently in its relation to the slideable sash 5 and its latch member 26 so that the casement sash 14 may be swung open. It will also be seen that there is provided a plurality of openings 27 leading from the corner recess 22 in order to drain any moisture that may possibly be collected in the recess 22 and adjoining parts.

By referring to Figures 2 and 5 a clear view of the latch member is shown. This latch member 26 is pivoted by means of a lug screw 28 seated in the upper portion of the slideable sash 5. This latch member 26 is provided with a hook end 29 which functions over a lug screw 30.

By referring to Figures 4 and 5 it will be seen that the metal frame 1 is provided with an outer ledge 31 and a finish mold 32. Resting upon this outer ledge 31 there is a base portion 33.

This base portion 33 is provided with a channel 34 so that in the event that any moisture should find its way into this channel the same would be drained from this channel through a plurality of openings 35. When the'slideable sash 5 is in a closed position the channel 34 is practically closed by a weather strip 36 which is secured to the under side of the slideable sash 5. It will also be seen that the slideable sash 5 is provided with a corner recess 3'7 and a plurality of openings 38 leading therefrom. It will also be seen that there is provided a drainage strip 39 which is secured to the lower portion of the slideable sash 5 and is provided with a drainage channel 40 and drainage outlets 44 connecting it to'the corner recess 37. In order to further insure against penetration of moisture the outer strip 21, which is secured to the easement sash 15, is provided with a groove 41 in order to facilitate in preventing moisture from traveling into the interior of the window.'

By referring to Figures 1 and 6 it will be seen that a suitable latch 42 is provided in order to latch the casement sashes 14 and 15.

By referring to Figure 2 it will be seen that there is provided a lip 43 for the reception of an ordinary cable used in carrying the slideable sashes 4 and 5 under ordinary balanced weight control.

What we claim is:

1. In a window construction'the combination of a metal frame, slidable sashes mounted within said metal frame, casement sashes hinged to said slidable sashes, out-turned portions of the metal frame forming a guide for said slidable sashes, a channel formed on the upper portion of said frame opposite said guide, a channel formed on the lower portion of said frame opposite said guide, and guide strips attached to the vertical edges of said slidable sashes and slidably maintained within said channels.

2. In a window construction the combination of a metal frame, slidable sashes formed of angle metal mounted within said metal frame, casement sashes formed of angle metal hinged to said slidable sashes, out-turned portions of the metal frame forming a guide for said slidable sashes, a channel formed on the upper portion of said frame opposite said guide, a channel formed on the lower portion of said frame opposite said guide, and guide strips attached to the vertical edges of said slidable sashes and slidably maintained within said channels.

3. In a window structure, the combination with a metal window frame, slidable sashes mounted within said metal window frame and formed of angle metal, casement sashes hinged to said slidable sashes and formed of angle metal in such a manner that the angle metal of the casement sash fits within the angle metal of the slidable sash, means for weather sealing the slidable sashes along their vertical edges.

4. Ina window construction the combination of a metal frame, slidable sashes formed of angle metal mounted within said metal frame, casement sashes formed of angle metal hinged to said slidable sashes, out-turned portions of the metal frame forming a guide for said slidable sashes, a channel formed on the upper portion of said frame opposite said guide, a channel formed on the lower portion of said frame opposite said guide, guide strips attached to the vertical edges of said slidable sashes and slidably maintained within said channels, a strip secured to the upper edgeof the upper hinged casement sash, a drainage strip positioned underneath said strip, a corner recess formed in the angle metal forming the upper slidable sash, a plurality of drains formed in said drainage strip'leading to said corner recess, and a plurality of drains for said corner recess.

5. In a window structure the combination of a window frame formed with vertical guides, channels formed on upper and lower portions of said window frame adjacent to said guides, sashes formed of angle metal slidably maintained within said frame and outer edges functioning within said channels and guides, casement sashes formed of angle metal hinged within said slidable sashes, means for forming a weather seal around the vertical edges of said slidable sashes and at bottoms of said slidable sashes.

BOYD A. STERE. ELMER C. AUSNEHMER. 

